Faculty Handbook

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

University of Pittsburgh Nondiscrimination Policy Statement

I. The University of Pittsburgh

II. Faculty Policies

III. Academic Policies

IV. Research Administration

V. Faculty Compensation And Benefits

VI. University Academic Resources And Services

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I. The University of Pittsburgh
	Mission Statement
	History
	Governance
		Board of Trustees
		Administration
		University Senate
		School and Campus Governance
		Planning and Budgeting System
		University Planning and Budgeting Committee
		Council of Deans
		Provost's Advisory Committee on Undergraduate Programs
		University Council on Graduate Study
		University Research Council
		Provost’s Advisory Council on Instructional Excellence
		Council on Academic Computing
		Equipoise
		Provost’s Advisory Committee on Women’s Concerns
		Information Technology Steering Committee

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II. Faculty Policies
	Appointment and Tenure: The University of Pittsburgh Bylaws, Chapter II
		The Faculty
			Article I. Membership
			Article II. Academic Tenure: Purposes and Obligations
			Article III. General Policies of Appointment and Tenure
			Article IV. Full-Time Tenured or Tenure-Stream Faculty
			Article V. Part-Time Tenured or Tenure-Stream Faculty
			Article VI. Full- and Part-Time Non-Tenure-Stream Faculty
		Faculty Librarians
			Librarians I
			Librarians II
			Librarians III
			Librarians IV
			Librarians V
		Policy on Transfer of Faculty from Tenure-Stream Appointments to Appointments Outside the Tenure Stream
		Type A -- Temporary Transfer Out of the Tenure Stream
		Type B -- Permanent Transfer Out of the Tenure Stream
		Graduate Faculty
		Qualifications for Membership in the Graduate Faculty
		Procedure for Nomination
		Appointment to the Graduate Faculty
		Distinguished Professorships
		General Criteria and Definitions:
		- University Professor
		-	Distinguished Professor
		-	Distinguished Service Professor
		-	Endowed Chair
		Chancellor's Distinguished Awards
		Joint Appointments
		Length of Appointments
		Policy for Reduction in Length of Faculty Contracts
		Summer Term and Session Appointments
		Promotion and Tenure Reviews
		Faculty Reviews and Appeals Principles and Procedures
		Faculty Grievances
		Policies Concerning Retired Faculty
		University Responsibilities
		Faculty Responsibilities
		Permanent Reduction of Employment
		Planning for Retirement
		Policy on Emeritus/Emerita Status
		Procedure for Emeritus/Emerita Status
		Emeritus/Emerita Recognition
		Extending Offers/Resignation
	Employment
		Access to Employee Personnel Files
		Advanced Degrees
		Affirmative Action
		Accommodation of Individuals with Disabilities
		Employment of Relatives (Nepotism)
		ID Center
		Immigration Requirements for Work Authorization
		Leaves of Absence
		Sabbatical Leave
		Faculty Leave for Professional Enhancement
		Unpaid Leave of Absence
		Faculty Medical and Family Leave Policy
		-	Scope
		-	Eligibility
		-	Medical Leave
		-	Family Leave
		-	Medical, Life, and Disability Insurance Premiums
		-	Tenure Track Considerations
		University Holidays
		Vacations
	Service and Outreach
		Consulting and Outside Professional Service
		Professional Service Within the University
		University Personnel and Public Office
	Campus Workplace
		Defense and Indemnification of Faculty and Staff-
			Policy
			Procedure
		Role of University Attorneys vis-a-vis Individual Employees in Fact-Finding -Investigations
		Anti-Harassment Policy Statement
		Sexual Harassment
		Use of University Titles and Name
		Personal Use of University Resources and Services
		Computer Resources - Access and Use
		Travel and Business Expenses
		Moving – Household Goods Relocation
		University Policy on Alcohol
		Drug-Free Workplace
		Smoking Policy
		Recycling
		Policy on Extreme Weather Conditions
			Scope
			Policy
			Students/Class Announcements
			All Employees
			Essential Personnel
		Environmental Health and Safety
		Institutional Biosafety Committee
		Radiation Safety
		Guidelines for Visitors to Labs and Shops

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	III. Academic Policies
		Role of the Faculty Member
		Faculty Development
		Academic Integrity
		Faculty-Student Relationships
		Access to Students' Education Records
		Student Code of Conduct and Judicial Procedures
		Student Absences
		Office Hours
		Academic Calendar
		Grade Reporting
		Unavoidable Absences
		Textbooks and Supplies, Instructional Materials, and Subscriptions
		University Photocopying Policy
		Copyright Clearance Office
		University Policy on Copyrights
		Custom Course Materials
		English Language Fluency
		Commencement
		Honors Convocation
		Freshman Convocation
		Division of Student Affairs
		Students with Disabilities

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IV. Research Administration
	Rights, Roles, and Responsibilities of Research Investigations
	Research Integrity
	Office of Research Integrity
	Research and other Sponsored projects Proposals
	Protection of Human Subjects in Research
	Laboratory Animals in Biomedical Research or Teaching
	Conflicts of interest
		Conflict of Interest - Research/Teaching
		Definition of Conflict of Interest
		Policy Requirements
		Conflict of Interest - Consultants
		Conflict of Interest - Employees
			Withdrawal from Decisions
			Misuse of Information
			Gifts and Favors
			Reporting Suspected Violations
		Patent Rights and Technology Transfer
		Office of Research
	Research Development
		Research Allocations
		Small Grants Program
		Office of Technology Management
		Commercialization of Inventions Through Independent Companies

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V. Faculty Compensation And Benefits
	Compensation
		Paychecks
		Overload Pay
		Salary Increases
	Fringe Benefits
		Introduction
		Eligibility
		PITT-FLEX
		Medical Coverage Options
		Other Health Care Options
		Prescription Drug Coverage
		Vision Coverage
		Dental Coverage
		Long Term Care Insurance (LTC)
		Life Insurance Options
		Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D) Options
		Dependent Group Life Insurance Options
		Flexible Spending Accounts
		Health Care Spending Account
		Dependent Care Spending Account
		Annual Medical Evaluation
		Disability Benefits
		Retirement Program
		Contributory Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan
		Noncontributory Defined Benefit Pension Plan
		Educational Benefits
		Faculty Members
		Faculty Spouses
		Faculty Children Attending Pitt
		Faculty Children Attending Other Institutions
			Tuition Exchange Scholarship Program
			Tuition Scholarships for Other Institutions
		Falk School
		Domestic Partner Benefits
		Public Liability Insurance
		Business Travel Accident Insurance
		Workers’ Compensation Insurance
		Social Security
		Unemployment Compensation

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VI. University Academic Resources And Services
	Libraries
		Hillman Library
		Departmental Libraries
		Professional School Libraries
	Computing Environment
		Computing Services and Systems Development (CSSD)
		University Computer Account
		Managing A University Computer Account
		Types of University Computer Accounts
		Technology Help Desk
		University of Pittsburgh Knowledgebase
		Documentation and Publications
		Blackboard
		Computing Classrooms
		Software Purchasing through Software Licensing Services
		Hardware and Software Purchasing at the e-Store
		Administrative Applications
		Scientific Computing
		Computing Labs and Connectivity for Students
		Training
		Telecommunications
		Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center
	Academic Centers and Service Units
		Learning Research and Development Center
		University Center for International Studies
		University Center for Social and Urban Research
		Center for Philosophy of Science
		Center for Instructional Development and Distance Education
		Office of Measurement and Evaluation of Teaching
			Testing
			Evaluation of Teaching
		Office of University Summer Session and Continuing Education
		Office of International Services
		Pittsburgh Council for International Visitors
		University Book Centers
		University of Pittsburgh Press
	Ancillary Services
		Safety and Security
		Parking, Transportation and Services
		Parking at the Pittsburgh Campus
		University Transportation System
		Van Call Service
		Disability Resources and Services
		Ridesharing Program
			Carpooling
			Vanpooling
			Bicycling
			Guaranteed Ride Home
			Courtesy Parking
		Vehicle Rental
		Travel Management
		On- or Off-Campus Office/Laboratory Moving Services
		Housing Resource Center
		The Pitt Club
		Food Services
		University Child Development Center
		Printing Services
		Duplicating Services
		Graphics, Marketing, Printing and Forms
		Mailing Services
			Packages Plus
		-	Express Mail
		Meeting Rooms
		Surplus Equipment Recycling and Disposal
		Ticket Services
		Intercollegiate Athletics
		Physical Recreation Facilities
		University Wellness Program
		Sexual Assault Services Office
		Faculty and Staff Assistance Program
		U.S. Treasury Savings Bond Plan
		Credit Union
	Office of Institutional Advancement
		Alumni Relations
		Capital Campaign
		Corporate and Foundation Relations
			Annual Fund
			Planned Giving
			School-Based Development
		Systems and Operations
			Systems
			Stewardship Services
		Heinz Memorial Chapel
		Special Events
		Public Affairs
		News, Information, and National Media Relations
		University Marketing Communications
		University Times
		Community and Governmental Relations
		Federal Relations
		Commonwealth Relations
		City/County Relations
		Community Relations
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	TABLE OF CONTENTS

	Introduction
		University of Pittsburgh Nondiscrimination Policy Statement
	I.	The University of Pittsburgh
	II.	Faculty Policies
	III.	Academic Policies
	IV.	Research Administration
	V.	Faculty Compensation And Benefits
	VI.	University Academic Resources And Services